Thanksgiving dinner isn’t a guarantee for everyone, but the Sandoval County Treasurer’s Office is trying to make it possible for some of the area’s neediest residents. The treasurer’s office is running its annual Thanksgiving food drive, partnering with Nacimiento Community Foundation and St. Felix Pantry. “For several wonderful years, our office has come together to […]
Westside Albuquerque
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos, Westside Albuquerque
Zamora edges out Leger Fernandez in latest fundraising period; Other Congressional candidates, incumbents report big numbers
By Alex Ross — Three months after filing the paperwork to run for Congress, new campaign finance reports show that State Rep. Martin Zamora (R-Clovis) edged out Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM-03) in campaign contributions in the recent fundraising quarter. Reports filed this week with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) show that between July 1 and […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Westside Albuquerque
New Mexico cowgirls to compete in inaugural rodeo benefiting horse rescue
New Mexico’s top cowgirls will saddle up Saturday for the state’s first Women of the West Rodeo, a charity event showcasing female rodeo talent while raising funds for abused and abandoned horses. The event, scheduled for 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Stables at Tamaya, will feature barrel racing, team roping, breakaway roping and […]
Posted inLocal Government, Westside Albuquerque
Public meeting on proposed hypersonic rocket plant set for Tuesday
The Sandoval Economic Alliance will host a community informational meeting Tuesday to discuss Project Ranger, a proposed hypersonic rocket manufacturing and testing facility being considered for development in Sandoval County west of Rio Rancho. The meeting will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Cielo Azul Elementary School cafeteria. Representatives from the project team will […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Westside Albuquerque
Rio Rancho to host annual Fall Festival Saturday at Campus Park
The City of Rio Rancho Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department will present its annual Fall Festival from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Campus Park, 2516 King Blvd. NE, featuring free admission and activities for all ages. The community event, co-hosted with The Rio Rancho Events Center, will include live music, food trucks, pumpkin […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Westside Albuquerque
Rio Rancho Public Schools asks for community input on replacing longtime superintendent
Rio Rancho Public Schools officials are seeking extensive community feedback as the district begins searching for a new superintendent to replace Dr. V. Sue Cleveland, who announced her retirement in September after more than 30 years leading the district. The Rio Rancho Board of Education will hold public meetings Oct. 15 and 16 to gather […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Westside Albuquerque
Rio Rancho Public Schools hosting UFO Historical Records Center open house
The National UFO Historical Records Center will open its doors to the public Saturday at its location on the Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School campus, marking an unusual partnership between Rio Rancho Public Schools and the archive facility. The open house runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the center’s new home […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Westside Albuquerque
Man accused of threatening women with hatchet outside Eye Associates
By Lauren Lifke An Albuquerque man was arrested on Monday, Oct. 13, after allegedly using a hatchet to threaten three women in Rio Rancho. Officers responded to the Eye Associates of New Mexico at about 8:30 a.m. to a call about a man threatening three women in their car. The caller said she, her mother […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Westside Albuquerque
Man accused of assault with deadly weapon in McIntosh
The Torrance County Sheriff’s Office issued a warrant for a man’s arrest in McIntosh after he allegedly threatened his neighbors with a handgun near the Dollar General near NM-41 and Shondale Lane on Sunday, Oct. 12. Officers arrived to meet the victim and his girlfriend at the Dollar General parking lot. The victim’s girlfriend said […]
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Sandoval County groups receive $192,153 in outdoor equity grants
Five Sandoval County organizations will share $192,153 in state grants to provide outdoor education programs for youth from low-income families and tribal communities. The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Outdoor Recreation Division announced Tuesday that it awarded $2.2 million to 61 programs statewide from its Outdoor Equity Fund. The programs are expected to serve more […]